What Does 'Incorrupt Relics' Mean in Orthodox Christianity?

The phrase incorrupt relics refers to unusual preservation of the body, or portions of the body, of a departed Christian regarded as holy.

Must a saint's body be incorrupt? No. Physical incorruption is not a universal condition of sainthood.

Does preservation automatically prove sainthood? No. Bodies can be preserved for natural, environmental, or human reasons. Orthodox discernment cannot responsibly be reduced to physical condition alone.

For the broader subject, see What Are Relics in Orthodox Christianity?.